Police forces have started securing strategic areas near the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City in preparation for the first State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. on Monday, July 25.
Police Maj. Gen. Valeriano De Leon, director for Operations of the Philippine National Police , said some policemen were already deployed on Sunday, July 24, while the rest, including anti-riot cops, will be deployed early Monday morning.“In terms of security, your PNP is all set for another significant event in our history. Proper coordination has already been made with concerned government agencies in order to ensure a peaceful and orderly SONA of our President Bongbong Marcos,” said De Leon.
The Batangas Police Provincial Police Office, for instance, will send 52 personnel as part of the Civil Disturbance Management forces that will be deployed in Quezon City.In terms of security, De Leon lauded the decision of the Quezon City government to suspend all classes and encouraged the business sector in the area to suspend their operations or consider a work-from-home arrangement on July 25.
“We expect our friends from the progressive groups to honor what was agreed during the meeting, such as the observation of the health safety protocols and to police their own ranks,” he added.On July 18, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority issued a traffic rerouting plan to motorists to assist them in planning their travel early.
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